Inc. 500 List of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America Includes Bridgeline Software

BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 30, 2006 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN), a provider in cloud-based Web Content Management, eCommerce and Marketing Automation software, announced that it has been named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in America. Bridgeline Software has achieved the rank of 262 in America with its 501% growth over the last 3 years.

"Our significant growth over the last four years is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our employees," said Thomas Massie, President and CEO. "We have an excellent customer base and we look forward to many years of continued growth."

About the Inc. 500

This year, Inc. magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of its annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. These companies are where the action is - they're leaders with cutting-edge business models whose rapid growth shows that they've figured out how to meet the most pressing needs of today's economy. Data from investment research firm Morningstar shows that only 33 publicly traded U.S. companies show three-year revenue growth higher than the No. 500 company on this year's list. The Inc. 500's illustrious alumni roster includes such household names as Microsoft, Oracle, E-Trade, Domino's Pizza, Jiffy Lube, and Super 8 Motels.